Nigeria, July 11 -- Since it was unveiled last week as the official coalition party of some prominent opposition figures, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has attracted top politicians from the Nigerian North-east region.

So far, scores of top politicians from different political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have joined the party in the area. The movement has sparked reactions, with some observers predicting more competitive elections across the region's six states in 2027.

While some have argued that the calibre of politicians joining the coalition portends trouble for the ruling party, others contend that most of the politicians are irrelevant and pose no threat.

The wave of defections began aft...